Kate Bush

Released: November 2, 1993

Songwriter: Kate Bush

Producer: Kate Bush

[Intro: Lily Cornford]
"Oh thou, who gives sustenance to the universe
From whom all things proceed
To whom all things return
Unveil to us the face of the true spiritual sun
Hidden by a disc of golden light
That we may know the truth
And do our whole duty
As we journey to thy sacred feet"

[Verse 1: Kate Bush]
Well I said, "Lily, oh Lily I don't feel safe
I feel that life has blown a great big hole through me"

[Pre-Chorus 1: Kate Bush]
And she said, "Child
You must protect yourself
You can protect yourself
I'll show you how with fire"

[Chorus: Kate Bush]
Gabriel before me
Raphael behind me
Michael to my right
Uriel on my left side
In the circle of fire

[Verse 2: Kate Bush]
I said, "Lily, oh, Lily I'm so afraid
I fear I am walking in the Vale of Darkness"

[Pre-Chorus 2: Kate Bush]
And she said, "Child
Take what I say
With a pinch of salt
And protect yourself with fire"

[Chorus: Kate Bush]
Gabriel before me
Raphael behind me
Michael to my right
Uriel on my left side
In the circle of fire

[Bridge: Kate Bush]
And this is my space

[Chorus: Kate Bush]
Who's on the left?
Who's on the right?
Gabriel before me
Raphael behind me
Michael to my right
Uriel on my left side
In the circle of fire

[Chorus: Kate Bush]
Gabriel before me
Raphael behind me
Michael to my right
Uriel on my left side
In the circle of fire

Kate Bush is an art pop singer and songwriter from Bexleyheath, a suburb of London, England. Her debut single “Wuthering Heights” hit number one on the UK charts in 1978, winning her a Brit award for best female performance, and propelling her into fame.

She went on to write, record and produce ten studio albums including her UK bestselling fifth album, Hounds of Love in 1985.

She is known for her experimental musical style and live performances, but has only toured twice – first in 1979 then 35 years later in 2014 – both of which have received releases in the form of either an EP, LP and/or video.

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